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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
The Central Examination Board to
 be Enlarged.

Some weeks ago number of friends of civil service reform met in the rooms of Commission Washington, Mir. Oberly being the only Con- missioner present. On that occasion many matters of importance were discussed, and among other things it was resolved by the meeting that it would be we'll to increase the membership of the Central Examining Board from seven to thirteen, the extra six mem- bers to be detailed from the Post Offices or Custom Houses of New York, Boston, Phila- delphla and Baltimore. Commissioner Ober- ly gave his approval to this plan, but h.s colleagues, when he explained it to them wig orously opposed 1t, and by outvoting him dc feated the proposition. TEe result will be doubtless that tEe examining board will con- sist of seven members, as originally proposed Commissioner Edgerton says i'll regard to this matter that board of seven $ sufficient fer al the needs of the publi, service, and a board of thirteen would be unwieldy and would CT courage ideness among tho members. TT e commission is still looking fir seventh man for the Central Board. The personnel cf the beard as it now stands is as follows: Messrs A. M. Judson Edwin B. Myers, and Mont gomcry Cumming, of the Treasury Depart ment; John Wilson, of the War Department; William S. Nickery, Of the Interior Depart ment, and F. E. Storm, of the Navy Depart ment. The commission cndcavored to cb- transfer of one of it's clerks to the the Interior Department intending to havo him immediately detailed for duty on the board Secretary Lamar interposed, however, after the transfer was made, and the commission now not only has an incomplete board, but is deprived of the services of a valuable clerk The revision of the civil service rules has be n furnished by Commissioner Oberly, and is HOW being examined by Mr. Edgerton. After Mr. Lyman has had an opportunity to peruse the new rules and such changes as are thought proper are made they will be submitted to the President. As soon as tho revised rules receive Executive approval it is proposed been already introduced in the War Depart ment, shall be extended to all the other de- partments.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
TWO SEALEKS SEIZED. An American and a British Cap tain Seized by the Rush.

By the Alaska Commercial Company s steamer Dora, information is received at San Francisco of the seizure of two vessels for sealing within the limits prescribed by the United States Government The craft are the American schooner Challenge of 30 tons, from Seattle, and the British steam schooner An- nie Beck, hailing from Victoria. Both seiz- ures were made by the United States revenue enter Richard Rush, and the vessels and crews were sent to Sitka. The Challenge was taken on Jnly 1 in Ekestsn, Onekston Islands. When overhauled by the Rush no seals were to be seen, but there was blood on deek, and other evidences that the crew had been engaged in sealing The Rush took charge of her in spite of the pro test of the captain, who urged that every skin he had was obtained in the open waters of tho Pacific. The Rush took the prize to Ouna- laska.
 Two days later the Annie Beck was seized near St. George, which is not far from Ouna- laska. As in the case of the Challenge, there was blood on deck, and the crew appeared as if they had been hard at it. Her captain set up . protest, and threatened to seek redress from the British Government. He was sent off to Sitks, where he, as we'll as the American captain, will be tried.
 When the Dora departed frnm Ounalaska there was feet of twenty sealers lowering o1 aansck, under the espionage of the Rush.
 Vn(n HopoGtad At ua8e, and tho of3cers kas.~
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
A CURIOUS METEORLTE. The Ball Which Fell in Brooklyn,
 N. Y., Street.

During the most violent portion of the storm of the 17th inst, about 1 o'clock p. nl., something resembling a meteorite struck the sidewalk in Brooklyn, at Troy and Fulton avenues. When first seen it was said to have resembled ball of about the size of mans head, but was broken into fragments,by tho fall. All the small boys in the neighborhood are in possession of portions of this fallen ob- ject, and pieces of the size of pigeons egg find ready sale at dollar.
 The substance is of bright vivid green and porous. When first procured it was soft and plastic, taking the impress of the fingers. After remaining over day it became brittle ance the green deposit left on 8 battery. At first it was thought that the lightning had struck copper wire or roof, had melted DOT tions of it, and, oxidizing it, had carried it to great distance. Analysis showed its probable meteoric source, as it gave with the reagents and the blowpipe unmistakable evidence of the presence of cobalt and nickel, which twin met als are always found in meteorites. There were no traces of copper. and faint indications of iron. From the quantity of the material it is thought that the ball when intact must have weighed 20 pounds. Portions have been sent to the Smithsonian Institution.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
An Archbishop Murdered.

The news comes that Catholic Archbishop c. J. Seghers, of Portland, Ore, who has been travelling on tho Yukon river. Alaska, since last September, was shot near Nulato, Noyem- Der 2S last, by his attendant, Brother Fuller The statement is that Archbishop Scghers was asleep in tent when Fuller shot him in the for, head with rife. Fuller was arrested and is being brought to San Francisco.
 The Most Rev. C. J. Seghers was born in Ghent, Belgium, December 26 1859. He was educated at the University of Luvain and or dained in June, 1863, at Mechlin. He was first stationed at Victoria, Vancouver's Island was consecrated Bishup of Vancouver's Island, June 20, 1878; was translated as coadjutor to the Archbishop of Oregon City by brief of December 10, 1878, and succeeded on the re- tirement of Archbishop Blanchet, December 12. 1880. He was transferred to Vancouver's $ Isiaud at his own request in 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Colored Troops to be Excluded.

The famous NeW Orleans battalion Of Wash inghton Artillery has in serious contemplation taking part in the international military drill at Chicago. Though it has not yet taken final action. as preliminary thereto Colonel J. 5. Richardson, the commanding officer. has ad- dressed letter to the managers submitting several interrogations of details and among other things, asking whether the negro question will be treated in Chicago as it was in Washington, and whether negro companies will be allowed to attend, parade, and compete in the drill. To tho above Secretary P. J. Beveridge, of the Inter- national Military Encampment, replied as follows
 COLONEL: I am this day in receipt of q letter from Gen. c. s. Bentley, General Mana- ger of the International Military Encamp- ment, dated at London, England, in which he requests me to say to you officially that col ored troops will not be permitted to attend tho International Encampment. You will be General are most encouraging"
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

The treatment of many thousands of cases of those chronic weaknesses and distressing ailments peculiar to females, at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y., has afforded a vast experience in nicely adapting and thoroughly testing remedies for the cure of woman's peculiar malades.
 Dr. Piercess FavOritc Prescription is tho outgrowth, or result, of this great and valuable experience. Thousands of testimonials, received from patients and from physicians who have tested it in the more aggravated and obstinate cases which had baffied their skill, prove it to be the most wonderful remedy ever devised for the relief and cure of suffering women.. It is not recommended as a " cure-all," but as most perfect Specific for woman's peculiar ailments.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
EXPERIENCE,

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 "Fasorite Prcscription,''w when taken in connection with the use of Dr. Picrce's Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxa- tive doses of Dr. Piercc's Purgative Pellets Mittle Liver Pills, cures Liver, Kidney and Bladder diseases. Their combined use also removes blood taints, and abolishcs can cerous and scrotulous humors from the system.
 "FavOritc Prescription is the only medicine for women sold, by druggists, under a positive guarantee, from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfac- ton in every case, or money will be re- funded. This guarantee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper, and faithfully car ried out for many years. Large bottles 600 doses) $l.0O, or six bottles for $500.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
A Deficiency in the Treasury.

Acting Secretary Thompson has received the reports of the special examiners appointed to examine the books and accounts of the dis bursting officers of the Second Auditors and Sixth Auditors offices. They show that tho affairs of each are in satisfactory condition The only discrepancy discovered was in the accounts of the disbursing officer of the Sixth Auditors office, where there was balance of S2) found due the United States. The dis bursting Officer says that this discrepancy must be the result of an overpayment or an error in making change while making the semi-month- ly payment of salaries on the day before the examination began. The examiner says that he Is confident the disbursing officer will zee the discrepancy upon reviewing his books.
 Since his appointment in July, 1885, tn s officer his disbursed without an error $985,- 726.56.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Mir. Tilden'S Foreign Gold.

The measures which were taken some time ngo to have MT. Tildens's will probated i'll England and it's executors recognized there have been completed. Tho property owned by him in England proves to be considerable It is said to consist mostly of gold on deposit in tho Bank of England, aud amounting to over f135,000, or about $6o0,000. This amount ill itself a small fortune, is said to be the result of shrewd financial operations in the English money market, and is much larger than was suspected by most persons.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
The Morninh Dress.

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

THE proud have no friends; not in prosperity, for then they know nobody and not in diversity, for then no ono knows them.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

Since the accident in the Theatre Comique the provincial tEeatres in France have had only empty galleries. ~
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
Piles Cu.ClfOr 25 CeD1

The Illinois State Knights of Labor have re- iested tic George theory of land.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

WALTON REMEDY CO., CLEVEIAND. UHIO. Ifafiicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thon1p sons Eve water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-27

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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.

It is said that H. Rider Haggarl is coming
10 this country 10 lecture.
King Milan OF SeIvia is writing history
of his campaign against ex-Princo Alexander
Of Bulgaria
Sidney Luska is writing a child's story for
Tue Wide Awake, aud Andrew Long has
written ballad TOR the Christmas number
Algernon Swinburne, the poet, never
works beyond six hours daily He says that
be feels best inspired after an early break
fast
Rider Haggard is 20 write another literary
monstrosity Us a sequel 70 'She, from whose
ashes be will probably cause the Queen Of
Love and Beauty TO arise.
Renan has turned his skeptical pen upon
the Old Testament he Is writing history
OF the people of Israel 10 is without orna-
ment other than his natural grace OF style,
but is pronounced 10 be full Of romantic in
forest
George KEENAN,, who is writing the series
upon Russian nihilism in The Century, has
hal his name blacklisted at every Russian
Custom house, and will 10 arrested il be at
tcmpt5 % cross the border; but, happily, lac
doesn't want 10.
1t is reported in Buffalo that Mr. William
H. Howells will spend the winter in that
city People there are hoping he viii IN his
next novel be- able % portray Il more credita-
Die -pecimen OF Buffalo girlhood than the one
b. put in his Indian Summer
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24
A eaAKemANs THANKSGIVING.

"Did we have auy Thanksgiving at our
/ house, replied the brakeman echoing an
engineers inquiry Well. Z should say
we did had lag on chat day The
night before came near laying me oft for
ever. too Didn't y0u hear about that
Funniest thing that ever happened
on the road As WAS coming in
ON the last section 0f b. ! having the
rear end. I Went nap ahead t0 speak to the
conductor. who was 0n the engine. IL
was as dark asa stack of black cat. before
the moon pose As Z was going n1cs
slipped on % broken foot board right 700 thc
end OF one of those Internal refrigerator
cars. and fcl couldn't see hand Dee
fore me. but knew wa- going down ]
clutched for the baud rail. hut failed tO
reach IT,. lost my balance and went down
between the ears. breaking my ial by %
one hand grasp 0u fhe brake rod. ]
knew what that meant Tn came over me
like fash was death. and knew IT,
Ny first thought was of my wife and
babe-of what Ihauk-e.' ing dinner
they would have with the turkey the
superintendent had sent as and me
alvin i'm the little front room all cold
can't tell you all thought in that second.
aud wouldn't IF could 10 was awful
/ can remember striking the ground.
+ struck ON my feet. my efforts 80
erasp the hand rail and nay hale
grip on the brake rod having started
my feet down first The horror OF that
shock Quicker than you cam wink the
thought ram through my brain that in the
next instant would bee crushed by the
wheels Of the dozen ears behndme But
wasn't ] fell headl0ug ON the ground and
rolled over and over. bruised and stunned,
but conscious / couidn realize why tne
other cars didn @ run over me. / waited Tor
them, second by second. 10 seemed hours.
Soon / reused scrambled tO my feet. and
found that there were mo- cars after me- The
train had broken In two and had fallen
of the rear end one of my arms was
terribly sprained also nay left ankle. and
| was bruised gCOi deal, but ! could
walk There was my lantern boy me
Just then remembered that the through
expires, was following our section,
and that there was no one on the ca
bose t0 flag 10 I hobbied almost
crawled back about three quarters ~ "a
mile aud found our missing cars standing
In a curve and emit where the express
would surely have teiescoped 'em, and got
there iust in time 90 signal the express
and stop IT, Next day / was able 10 SIN
no I'm bed and cat turkey and receive the
superintendent. who called 10 say that !
should Dee promoted the first of the year
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24
CREATIONS LOWER ORDERS.

Capt Bauldry, Of New Bedford, this year
killed thirty-hve whales and secured $500
barrels Of oil and Is 90 pounds Of bone.
Snakes six feet long with bright red rings
around their necks are reported 10 have been
seon recently on farm near Decatur, Ills.
4 PhilAdelphian was the owner Of a pet
canary that died recently at the age OF ~
He claims that il was the longest lived bird
OF that species on record
At Burg Hin, o., Charles Smith shot Il
blue heron at his carp pond, and found forty
seven fish in its stomach. From the appear
ance OF the carp they hal just been swal
lowed and constituted only one meal for the
bird
A Norwich, Conn, cocker spaniel that
spent his early days in family Of children
and had his face washed regularly will not
now, in bis old age, eat breakfast until his
face has been washed II his toilet Is neg
lectsd he sits down and bowls loud and long
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY

There is sorry that relates how a
Governor Of Virginia refused to pro-
claim a day of thanksgiving in pursuance
Of the Presidents proclamation. But
that was before the war" II is also true
that in old times the people Of the New
England States observed a day of thanks
giving, but did not observe Chris'm
Day, so closely were they welded to the
prejudices Of their Puritan fathers; but
the advance of free thought dispels
prejudices, while it preserves traditions,
and to honor the latter is totally differ
ent from nursing those parts Of old Gus
toms that came from error or temporary
circumstances.
So let our Southern people while with
characteristic veneratiOn for their fathers,
they preserve all that IS noble in our his
tory, be mindful also to discard mere
preiudces that tend to isolate them
from mankind. II is time that general
observance OF national custom should
add anothe. to the proof, that we are akin
to, and In harmony with our Northern
brethren, and that we foster patriotic
feeling towards the people with whom our
political existence is Identical and our
business and social relations friendly.
Besides this, it is and has always been
custom among all nations that have any
belief in my sort of religion, to observe
day Of Thanksgiving in the autumn
when nature has finished her great works
of sup ly for man, and man has demon
strated his capacity for labor under that
dispensation which all humanity share
alike
OF the beauty and propriety OF the Gus.
tom there can be no doubt, and its use-
fulness is equally apparent, for besides
the religious services, the event itself is &
sermon AID a lesson that cannot fail to
reach all hearts that are not wicked, and
encourage all hands that are industrious.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24

Reliable accounts, both public and
private, say about the Panama canal that
no work of any imporlanceis being done
on the canal. Two leadins firms OF con-
tractors are said to be embarrassed fnan-
cislly. Another prominent contractor
claims over 100000 from the company
Several important judgments have been
filed against the Canal Company. Sew
ersl seizures and sales are advertised.
The canal is practically dead already
said prominent engineer the other day,
though the efforts in Paris to galvanize
the remains may keep up an appearance
of life for some time 20 come
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24

There will be public meeting at
Chickering Hall in New York on Satur-
day evening to hear the arguments of the
British deputation who came here with a
memorial to the President in favor of the
establishment Of court Of arbitration, to
whose final judgment would be referred
all causes Of quarrel between the two
nations Mayor Hewitt, Cornelius Van
derbilt, Morris X. Jesup, Noah Davis and
other distinguished citizens sign the call.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-11-24

At the annual meeting OF the National
Union of Conservatives on Tuesday, a
letter was read from Mr. Bright, refer
ring to his proposal to send Irish bills to
grand committee composed of Irish
members. In the letter Mr.. Bright says
The rebel party will not accept the
proposal because they are rebels, and
with rebel Irish members in the House Of
Commons the plan would not be allowed
TO work. Mr. Gladstone had hobby in
which the rebel leaders for time had
agreed TO join him. He il committed to
that hobby aud cannot condescend to
consider a plan less pretentiOus but more
reasonable than his. Nothing can be
done until Mr.. Gladstones bills have
been entirely got rid Of, and the position
is wholly changed Mr. Gladstone stops
the way